Author shares family treasure of Civil War letters written by her great-great grandparents

COLUMBUS, Ohio - March 13, 2015 - PRLog -- March 12, 2015 - Badgley Publishing Company of Canal Winchester, Ohio is proud to announce the publication of “Affectionately Yours - The Civil War Letters of William R, Jackson and his Wife Julia”  authored by Cheryl Jackson Baker.

The Civil War tore our nation apart.  Battles were raging, family members were being lost and the American way of life was changing dramatically.  Soldiers, away from home defending their country, worried consistently about the welfare of those they left behind.  In the face of mounting casualty lists, wives of these soldiers dreaded the thought of their husband’s name appearing on these lists.

The only contact between soldiers and family were letters and those folded pieces of paper containing the thoughts and concerns of their loved ones was eagerly anticipated and looked for.

Captain William R. Jackson and his wife Julia from Monroeville, Ohio, kept up their correspondence throughout the war and she and her family kept most of the letters stored in a leather-bound box which was passed down generation to generation.  Realizing these letters from the past were not only valuable as a historical reference but also a wonderful human interest story, the author sat out to transcribe them and share them with others.  Her transcription and diligent research makes for a great read and whether your interests are historically connected or you just love a good story, you will find this book fascinating.

The book is available in all formats and can be viewed with purchasing options shown at the publisher’s website:  www.BadgleyPublishingCompany.com.